/OUR MISSION

Why Precision Matters in Big Waves?

Welcome to the Big Wave Tracker project, where precision meets the majesty of the biggest waves in the planet. Understanding the true scale of these colossal forces of nature fuels our fascination and serves key scientific and safety purposes. Our cutting-edge system delivers unparalleled wave data accuracy, revealing the true enormity of these oceanic giants.

Extreme Wave Sports

Riding the Waves of Precision

In the realm of extreme water sports, precise wave height measurements are paramount. They offer athletes indispensable information to assess wave conditions and elevate their performance safely.

Unveiling the Elusive Nature of Big Waves

Measuring big waves with pinpoint accuracy presents a formidable challenge.
These ocean surface waves are intricate and ever-changing, showcasing complex spatial and temporal variations. Conventional methods that hinge on single-point measurements, such as buoys or satellites, fall short when it comes to capturing the true essence of extreme sea states.

While video monitoring has emerged as a promising solution, subjective estimations and spatial coverage limitations continue to plague the field.These challenges include:

Technological and Logistical Challenges

Placing sensors in the heart of breaking wave zones comes with a host of technological and logistical challenges. The existing instruments may struggle to deliver precise measurements under the relentless intensity of such conditions.

Subjectivity in Estimation

Defining the wave bottom is still subjective, resulting in very different estimations of wave height, the vertical distance from crest to trough

wave height diagram showing top of the wave, bottom of the wave, face height, apparent face height and apparent bottom of the wave

Lack of scientific validation in wave measurements

In BigWaveTracker we have gathered a group of scientific experts that apply state-of-the-art image processing methods to measure waves in ocean and coastal areas.

/ the solution

Precision Through Science and Innovation

Big Wave Tracker harnesses state-of-the-art stereo-video technology to provide a groundbreaking system that empowers us to map the ocean's surface in 3D, delivering meticulous measurements of wave height and shape. The core components of our solution comprise:

Revolutionary Stereo-Video Technology

Our game-changing stereo-video technology eliminates the need for subjective corrections or geometric assumptions, providing an accurate and unadulterated representation of the waves.

Proven and Validated Methodology

The stereo-video method has been effectively deployed across diverse marine environments and under varying wave conditions, showcasing its adaptability and unwavering reliability.